AdultOral 15 g tid-qid. Rectal 30 g once daily. If possible, retain for at least 9 hr following irrigation. ChildnOral Initially 1 g/kg daily in 3-4 divided doses. Maintenance dose: 0.5 g/kg daily in 3-4 divided doses. Rectal Use the same dose given orally, diluted in the same ratio for adult. Neonate Rectal 0.5-1 g/kg.
Not to be administered orally in neonates. Discontinue treatment if constipation occurs; serum K conc have been reduced to 5 mEq/L. Avoid aspiration which may lead to bronchopulmonary complication. Avoid use in patients w/ hyperparathyroidism, multiple myeloma, sarcoidosis, or metastatic carcinoma, who may present w/ renal failure & hypercalcaemia. May be insufficient to rapidly correct severe hyperkalemia. Monitor serum Ca level at wkly intervals; Mg levels. Concomitant use w/ Al hydroxide & digoxin. Not to be used w/ Mg containing laxatives. Not to be mixed with fruit juices containing K. Pregnancy & lactation.
A07XA03 - calcium compounds ; Belongs to the class of other antidiarrheals. V03AE01 - polystyrene sulfonate ; Belongs to the class of drugs used in the treatment of hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia. A12AA - Calcium ; Used as dietary supplements.
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